Thu, Jun 25, 2026
A Gathering for Those Who Believe Personal Aviation Can Be Better
While the aviation industry continues to celebrate remarkable technological advances and unprecedented innovation, a growing number of pilots, aircraft owners, flight schools, manufacturers, and aviation advocates are asking a more fundamental question: Who will actually be able to participate in aviation’s future? That question will be front and center at the Affordable Flying Expo 2026, scheduled for November 13-15, 2026, at the incomparable SUN n FUN Aerospace Expo campus on Lakeland Linder International Airport. Returning for its second full-scale year, the Affordable Flying Expo has rapidly evolved into one of aviation’s most important forums for examining the opportunities and challenges facing personal aviation in the post-MOSAIC era.
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Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Pilots Told To Vacate As Forest Fire Service Aircraft Will Take Over Hangars
The controversy over use of Aeroflex-Andover Airport (12N) involves the New Jersey Forest Service, which owns the airport, taking available hangar space for its aircraft leaving only grass tie-downs available for pilots. Pilots were given 90 days to vacate the hangar space and many are complaining to elected officials about the issue. There is a shortage of hangar space in New Jersey and many vintage aircraft with fabric skin must be kept in hangars and not outside at grass tie-downs. Local aviation groups have expressed concern that the move could effectively displace most privately based aircraft and the Andover Flight Academy flight there which specializes in teaching the art of flying tailwheel airplanes.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
They Urge Congress To Reject Provisions In Bill That Would Not Cover Full Cost Of Flight Training
Aviation groups including the Vertical Aviation International, the National Business Aviation Association, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association and others are actively lobbying lawmakers to reject the Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026 bill. “We write to express our strong opposition to H.R. 5634, the Veterans Flight Training Responsibility Act of 2026, due to provisions that would significantly limit veterans’ ability to pursue flight training under the post-9/11 GI Bill. “We respectfully urge House leadership not to advance the bill on the House floor or include it in any larger legislative package. The bill, as amended, would impose a maximum aggregate cap of $119,684 on GI Bill payments for flight training. Given the cost and specialized nature of civilian flight-training programs, this cap would be insufficient to cover the full cost of training for most veterans. As a result, veterans would likely b
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
New Law Restricts Use Of ADS-B Data For Fee And Tax Collection
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed HB 730 into law, joining the growing number of states moving to stop the use of ADS-B to collect fees from pilots. HB 730 goes into effect on August 1 and prohibits the use of ADS-B data to charge fees to pilots flying aircraft weighing less than 12,500 pounds under Part 91 (non-commercial operations). It passed the Louisiana Senate unanimously, and passed the House on a 91-8 vote. A number of states are considering similar legislation. What will happen at the federal level on the issue is still in question.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Textron Aviation Showcases Growing Special Missions Role In Europe
The Cessna SkyCourier is heading to one of aviation’s biggest stages. It’s appearance at Farnborough comes as the versatile twin turboprop gains momentum in military and government markets around the world. A recent European defense selection is adding new attention to an aircraft designed to thrive where flexibility and reliability matter most.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Army UAS Facility Enters Major Modernization Push
A Pennsylvania based unmanned aircraft training site is undergoing major upgrades that will reshape how Soldiers learn and apply drone operations. New classrooms, simulation spaces, and urban training environments are being added as demand for unmanned skills accelerates across the force. Leaders say the changes reflect a broader shift toward building more technically capable Soldiers prepared for increasingly complex missions.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Also: New Bridge Air Force One, Westfield Tech Av Program, NORAD F-16 Intercept, USCG Helo Down
More than 100 women pilots will take to the skies on June 23 as the 2026 Air Race Classic gets underway from St. Louis Regional Airport, continuing one of aviation’s most celebrated traditions. The event traces its roots directly to the historic 1929 Women’s Air Derby and marks 97 years of women’s air racing. This year, 45 teams representing a wide range of ages, professions, and experience levels will compete in a unique test of flying skill that rewards strategy as much as precision. A small SubSonex JSX experimental jet went into Green Turtle Lake in West Milford on Saturday evening, prompting a swift response from local emergency crews. The West Milford Police Department said responders were dispatched to Green Turtle Lake after reports of a small jet in the water. The 2026 Special Olympics Airlift officially launched with the arri
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Fifteen Years Of Questions Have Led To One: Can Cirrus Earn Aviation’s Trust Again?
There comes a point in the life of every institution when it must decide whether it wishes to continue defending its reputation or begin earning it again. After years of controversy surrounding ownership, corporate conduct, transparency, and accountability, I believe Cirrus Aircraft has reached precisely such a moment. The Pentagon’s recent designation involving AVIC and associated Chinese military-linked enterprises did not create the questions now surrounding Cirrus. Those questions have existed for years. What the Pentagon’s action accomplished was bringing them into the open where they can no longer be dismissed as the concerns of a handful of journalists, industry observers, or critics. Issues that were once treated as inconvenient distractions are now being examined by governors, legislators, federal agencies, and national-security professionals. Whether one agrees with every conclusion being reached is almost beside the point. The larger real
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
Also: Duffy On Future Flight, Buh-Bye Old AF1, Prop Accident, Boeing 737-7/MAX 10 Near Approvals
Dassault Aviation has officially begun the Falcon 10X flight test campaign with a successful maiden flight from Bordeaux Mérignac, where the ultra-long range business jet completed a two-hour and thirty-minute sortie evaluating handling, systems performance, and high altitude capability. It signals the start of an expanded test phase that will shape the aircraft’s path toward certification and entry into service. The NTSB released its preliminary report into the May 14 crash that killed all four people aboard an air ambulance near Ruidoso, New Mexico. The Beech C90 King Air was flying from Roswell, N.M. with two pilots from Generation Jets and two flight nurses to pick up a patient. The aircraft was on an instrument flight plan. GPS-jamming activities that encompassed the area around the accident flight were being conducted by the Un
Thu, Jun 25, 2026
An Aero-News Network Industry Briefing Series
The FAA’s MOSAIC initiative represents one of the most significant regulatory shifts in modern sport and general aviation. Its implications will affect aircraft design, certification pathways, pilot access, training models, and the economic future of multiple market segments. Yet despite its importance, the MOSAIC conversation remains fragmented — often driven by speculation, incomplete information, or promotional messaging rather than experience-based analysis. To address this gap, the Aero-News Network is launching a new long-form webcast and editorial initiative. The FAA’s MOSAIC initiative represents one of the most consequential regulatory shifts in modern sport and general aviation. Its impact will be felt across aircraft design, certification pathways, pilot access, training models, and long-term industry sustainability. Yet much of the current dialogue surrounding MOSAIC remains fragmented, speculative, or driven by marketing narratives rather th